Buying Property in Raleigh as a Foreigner
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Raleigh aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Raleigh, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthglenHood | $659,804 | 2.8% | 68 | 36 | 85 |
| North ForestHood | $578,828 | 2.8% | 68 | 39 | 85 |
| Northfield SquareHood | $659,804 | 2.8% | 68 | 36 | 85 |
| North FarmsHood | $353,645 | 5.6% | 48 | 48 | 85 |
| North College ParkHood | $353,645 | 5.6% | 73 | 48 | 85 |
| NorthcliftHood | $659,804 | 2.8% | 62 | 36 | 85 |
| North BendHood | $659,804 | 2.8% | 72 | 36 | 85 |
| Nine NorthHood | $659,804 | 2.8% | 68 | 36 | 85 |
| Nichols LandingHood | $549,837 | 3.3% | 43 | 38 | 85 |
| Newton ParishHood | $549,837 | 3.3% | 54 | 38 | 85 |
| New Hope CrossingHood | $348,896 | 5.6% | 73 | 41 | 85 |
| New Hope AcresHood | $348,896 | 5.6% | 73 | 41 | 85 |
| Neuse RidgeHood | $329,402 | 6.9% | 76 | 48 | 85 |
| Neuse CrossingHood | $353,645 | 5.6% | 71 | 48 | 85 |
| Neighborhoods of Walnut CreekHood | $329,402 | 6.9% | 70 | 48 | 85 |
| Murray Hill at CrosswindsHood | $549,837 | 3.3% | 70 | 38 | 85 |
| Mt. Vernon ParkHood | $469,860 | 3.9% | 63 | 35 | 85 |
| Mountain BrookHood | $549,837 | 3.3% | 51 | 38 | 85 |
| MountainbrookHood | $549,837 | 3.3% | 72 | 38 | 85 |
| Mordecai VillageHood | $348,896 | 5.6% | 44 | 41 | 85 |
| Mordecai Towns at Courtland DriveHood | $348,896 | 5.6% | 44 | 41 | 85 |
| Mordecai PlaceHood | $348,896 | 5.6% | 44 | 41 | 85 |
| MontclairHood | $659,804 | 2.8% | 62 | 36 | 85 |
| MoffitHood | $1,092,176 | 2.5% | 66 | 27 | 85 |
| Mitchell MillHood | $353,645 | 5.6% | 71 | 48 | 85 |
| Mission Capital Crossing ApartmentsHood | $353,645 | 5.6% | 48 | 48 | 85 |
| Mini CityHood | $353,645 | 5.6% | 64 | 48 | 85 |
| Mine ValleyHood | $549,837 | 3.3% | 64 | 38 | 85 |
| MillstreamHood | $659,804 | 2.8% | 70 | 36 | 85 |
| Millbrook VillageHood | $348,896 | 5.6% | 72 | 41 | 85 |
| MillbrookHood | $659,804 | 2.8% | 72 | 36 | 85 |
| Milburnie PlaceHood | $329,402 | 6.9% | 50 | 48 | 85 |
| Midtown ParkHood | $659,804 | 2.8% | 68 | 36 | 85 |
| Middleton PlaceHood | $682,726 | 2.8% | 52 | 25 | 85 |
| Middleton at Wakefield PlantationHood | $645,807 | 3.0% | 68 | 39 | 85 |
| MethodHood | $682,726 | 2.8% | 48 | 25 | 85 |
| MethodHood | $682,726 | 2.8% | 46 | 25 | 85 |
| MerytonHood | $353,645 | 5.6% | 71 | 48 | 85 |
| Meredith WoodsHood | $682,726 | 2.8% | 78 | 25 | 85 |
| Meredith ViewHood | $682,726 | 2.8% | 64 | 25 | 85 |
| Meredith TrailHood | $682,726 | 2.8% | 78 | 25 | 85 |
| Meredith TownesHood | $682,726 | 2.8% | 78 | 25 | 85 |
| Meadows at Fox RunHood | $353,645 | 5.6% | 69 | 48 | 85 |
| Meadows at EaglechaseHood | $329,402 | 6.9% | 70 | 48 | 85 |
| Meadow RidgeHood | $348,896 | 5.6% | 73 | 41 | 85 |
| Meadow Hill PlaceHood | $659,804 | 2.8% | 61 | 36 | 85 |
| MeadowcreekHood | $329,402 | 6.9% | 55 | 48 | 85 |
| MeadowbrookHood | $348,896 | 5.6% | 72 | 41 | 85 |
| Meadow at Long LakeHood | $578,828 | 2.8% | 65 | 39 | 85 |
| Maybrook ForestHood | $329,402 | 6.9% | 70 | 48 | 85 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.4 | 3.8 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 24.6 | 3.9 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 24.8 | 4.0 | -0.0% |
| 2021 |
Federal & North Carolina tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 25.1 |
| 4.2 |
| -5.6% |
| 2020 | 26.5 | 4.2 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 27.7 | 3.8 | — |
